It’s the first show of 2019, and the Awesome Comics Podcast team – Dan Butcher, Tony Esmond and Vince Hunt – talk about what they and the listeners are looking forward to in indie comics in the coming months.
There are lots of names, titles and more to keep an eye on are mentioned as well as some great recommendations!
Great stuff to check out this week: St. Austell-based comic shop Into the Realm, Resurrection Men 2, 100 Demon Dialogues – a brilliant collection of comics by Lucy Bellwood for anyone who deals with a little voice in their head that says “you’re no good.” – Oblivion Song, Alterna Comics, and Exilium.
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Star Trek Explorer (previously known as Star Trek Magazine) and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of "Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies" for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.